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03-11-2008, 09:15 PM

Tim95M3

Re: Geez guys, another month went by and our posts

go to bimmerforums ;)

03-11-2008, 09:20 AM

M3 Matt

Re: I know. It's been sad watching it whither away

01-28-2008, 04:08 PM

kevin72

Same here. It's still a great resource, if not

the big social scene anymore.

Kevro

01-28-2008, 11:38 AM

HSV-DAN

I did.

01-28-2008, 11:38 AM

HSV-DAN

e36 vs 335

The numbers may look similar, but the performance and feel is completely different. The 335 has huge torque just off of idle which results in an effortless feel. The e36 pulls off nicely but it really gets moving with high revs. The 3.2 L is a bit stronger than my 3.0, but I'm running a 3.45 gear to help things along.

I'm ashamed to say, I very seldom push the 335 up the RPM scale. There's very few places I can get away with that around town anymore.

The 135 will be interesting, slightly lighter, maybe $4 to $5K less when optioned similarly? I haven't run the numbers, just what I hear.

I actually looked into buying one just before they went out of production, but it didn't happen. I'm a little scared of buying a used one given the S54 issues and how I've been fooled by sellers before about the nature of their service regimens.

TLK
'93 325i sedan
'98 M3 sedan

01-27-2008, 12:34 PM

Jeff98NY

I gained interest, mine runs again

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01-27-2008, 03:08 AM

TLK

Same reaction as you

Cayman is a nice performer, but I can't deal with noise like that. And clearly not a car to buy new. A guy at work got a S52 powered M coupe, and it clearly is not a car for me. It is way too loud.

I agree with you that the new 3 coupes are better looking than the sedans. The thing is, that for me, if there's a choice, I might as well get the sedan version of the same car. Now, since Corvette doesn't come in a sedan, there's no problem with choice.

The 135i has caught my interest a little. Back seat potential for a rare family outing in my car, but shorter wheelbase keeps the fun level up since I mostly just drive myself around anyway, or just drop the little off 5 min away from home on my way to work. I haven't driven the 335i, probably should, but on paper it seems just too close to the E36 M3 sedan I have in performance. Perhaps I'm being nearsighted about that.
TLK
'93 325i sedan
'98 M3 sedan

01-25-2008, 11:36 PM

Bob K

Get over it.

01-25-2008, 10:51 PM

HSV-DAN

By the way,

the e90/92 board really sucks. No one talks about the car, just lease rates, BMWNA bitching and runflat issues. I come back here for grease and oil and brake pad dust.

01-25-2008, 10:47 PM

HSV-DAN

I meant to look at the vette...

But couldn't do it when the time came. No doubt it is a great performer and I should have driven one.

I did get very close on the Cayman S, but you hear every bit of the mid engine. It's a sweet sound but that gets old fast. I had an M Coupe for 5 years and it had a similar loudness, but from sitting on top of the exhaust instead of the engine. It would be a wonderful weekend car out on the country roads.

The 335i Coupe won overall and is my daily driver. Huge grunt for a 3L six, quiet, well behaved if you want to be. And if you don't...

I don't care for the e90 sedan look at all, but the e92 coupe style really caught my eye and sucked me in for the test drive. Love it. I doubt I can deal with any issues other than the basics if there are problems, but none so far. Now, just add limited slip, sticky tires and take it out on the track!

01-25-2008, 10:35 PM

HSV-DAN

Re: I've been considering an E46 M3 coupe

I do have to say, I like the more muscular look of the e46, but my e36 is for the couple of days I get to the track. Fortunately with the stiff suspension, my e36 is not my commuter car. The e46 would be good there if left stock.

01-25-2008, 10:12 PM

DanC-1996M3

I know. It's been sad watching it whither away.

I myself have been bouncing between my '96 M3 and my '02 330i as daily drivers. I think this is the year I may sell my E36... and it likely be the last one I own -- not because of any ill feelings towards the E36. This is my third one I've owned. Just that I feel I've been slowly forced to move on. I don't see myself owning an E36 forever. At least not this one. Maybe I'd pick up a lower mileage example and not daily drive it. I dunno.

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01-25-2008, 05:29 PM

TLK

Might be time try something else

Been looking at C6 Corvette, now that GM finally improved the steering feel on 2008. I'd get a base car with the Magnetic dampers (like on E90 M3), Z51 sways and standard 6-spd but regear the rear end with 4.10 and get the ECU tuned. Stock would be 430 hp in a 3200 lb car (same weight as the E36 M3), tuned I dunno.

Kind of a diamond in the rough. The car would need to be stripped and sound insulation installed, and sound system bundled with the NAV isn't very good either.

My wife asks if I have any problems with driving such a typical midlife crisis car right when I hit the target age, but it doesn't bother me. Ironically, C6 is top of her list for looks, followed by Cayman. We both think the new M3 is ugly, but probably a pretty good car. I'm a little bored with BMWs now, ownership, maintenance, the expensive, sometimes snotty aftermarket. I need a different car experience.

STi is hatchback only now (ugly), but I think Evo is in a sedan, but just not drawn to it.
TLK
'93 325i sedan
'98 M3 sedan